ACCOUNTING SYSTEM INNOVATION MANAGEMENT FOR RELIGIOUS PLACE IN YALA PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research were: 1. To study innovative management of accounting systems for religious places and 2. To assess the satisfaction of users of the accounting system for religious places in Yala Province. This research was conducted with the mixed methods. The sample group was 11 monks and novices. The qualitative research used in-depth interview method. The research tool was a semi-structured in-depth-interview script and analyzed data by descriptive interpretation. The quantitative research used a multiple-choice questionnaire including open- and closed-ended questionnaires. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, frequency, mean and standard deviation. The results of the research showed that 1. The monks and novices were able to manage the innovative accounting system for religious places in Yala Province by overall was at high level. The users were satisfied with the development of an accounting system. Form design could be very practical and efficient including easy-to-use forms, uncomplicated, and 2. The satisfaction of new users of the accounting system by overall was at high level. The users were satisfied with gaining knowledge that was beneficial to the place of worship. In addition, the accounting model was consistent with operating contexts and needs of the places of worship. However, the users suggested that the education sector should be a center of coordination with the National Buddhism Office in order for monks and novices to attend training for continuous accounting system building of religious places.